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Criminal cases prosecuted by the CPS are in the news every day, along with a range of issues relating to our work – from violence against women and girls and hate crime, to support for victims and witnesses, statistics and speeches.

To ensure greater openness in the reporting of criminal proceedings, the CPS, the police and media representatives developed a joint protocol for working together.

Here you can find our latest news stories and search for others. You can also find additional details about a number of high-profile cases and the work of the CPS.

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Police officer who stole drugs from property store is found guilty of misconduct in public office

A detective who abused his position by stealing cocaine from the evidence store at work and supplying it on the streets of Manchester has been convicted.

| Press Release , CPS News

Updated with sentence: Operation Stovewood: Man extradited from Bulgaria jailed for assaulting teen girl

A man who fled the UK after being charged with indecently assaulting a 14-year-old girl has been jailed following his extradition from Bulgaria.

| Press Release , Sexual offences , CPS News

Fraudster Jailed for Multi-Million Pound Betting Syndicate Scam

A man from Kent has been jailed for operating a Ponzi-style scheme disguised as betting syndicate, defrauding thousands of members out of over £44 million.

| Press Release , Fraud and economic crime , CPS News

Islamic State supporter jailed for extreme videos which encouraged violence

Ayoub Nacir, 21, shared documents and videos online that encouraged people to take up arms and commit acts of terrorism.

| Press Release , Terrorism , CPS News

Operation Stovewood: Man jailed for abusing children in Rotherham

A man has been imprisoned today (20 September 2024) for child sexual abuse of two young girls in Rotherham in the 2000s.

| Press Release , Sexual offences , CPS News

Businessman sentenced for Government backed COVID 19 bounce back loan fraud

An entrepreneur was sentenced today (20 September 2024) for fraudulently obtaining a COVID-19 Bounce Bank Loans to a value of £50,000.

| Press Release , Fraud and economic crime , CPS News

Ex-employee jailed after defrauding National Trust out of more than £1 million

https://www.cps.gov.uk/cps/news/ex-employee-jailed-after-defrauding-national-trust-out-more-ps1-million

| Press Release , Fraud and economic crime , CPS News

Man pleads guilty to riot following Tamworth disorder

A man who attacked police officers during the disorder at the Holiday Inn in Tamworth has pleaded guilty to riot.

| Press Release , CPS, West Midlands News

Extreme right-wing teenager sentenced for terrorism and assault offences

A self-confessed ‘racist and fascist’ teenager who pleaded guilty to terrorism and assault offences has been sentenced to ten years and four months at Winchester Crown Court today.

| Press Release , Terrorism , CPS News

First riot charge following disorder outside Holiday Inn

A Staffordshire man has become the first person in the West Midlands region to be convicted of riot.

| Press Release , CPS, West Midlands News

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We will aim to be fair and accurate in all the information we publish. We will aim to correct any inaccuracies as soon as possible.

We are unable to monitor social media round the clock. We are not able to engage with all those who seek a response from us due to resources but also due to privacy and the sensitive nature of some of our work. The best way to contact the CPS is through our website.

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